Technical Writer / Editor in the energy industry for over 20 years

The Technical Writer behind 6Figure TechWriter

Bonnie Bryan Denham is in the unique position of not only being a Technical Writer that's been in the energy industry for over 20 years, but she's also been responsible for hiring and preparing Technical Writers for energy industry clients for over 13 years.

Bonnie fell into Technical Writing while working as an intern at NASA's Johnson Space Center while she was studying Astrophysics and running track and cross-country at Rice University in Houston, Texas. After switching her field of study to English at the beginning of her 5th year, she graduated from Rice with a B.A. in English in 2004. After graduation, she returned to NASA for 2 more years, working full time as a contractor through SAIC before making her way to the energy industry in 2006 with J. Wilson & Associates, Inc.

It was with J. Wilson & Associates that she really honed her Technical Writing skills thanks to amazing mentors, John Wilson and Katie Farnham. Since then, she's supported teams responsible for exploration, drilling, completions, interventions, well abandonments, asset retirement, environmental remediation, knowledge management, and even cyber security. During this time, she became an Account Manager for J. Wilson & Associates before becoming their VP Operations.

Since 2006, her clients have included FMC, bp, Hess, Southwestern Energy, Nikkiso, and Chevron to name a few.

Giving back

Thanks to great mentors, I was able to reach a goal -
make 6 figures as a Technical Writer.

Now, I have a new goal:

Through my Energy Ascension program, I hope to expedite the timeline for Technical Writers to reach their goals by providing focused training and mentoring on the skills, tools, expectations, and mindset required to be prepared and set up for success!

I believe that Technical Writers are the solution to making documentation requirements and communication and collaboration technologies less burdensome and less distracting from the core business for any company's valuable resources, saving companies time and money.

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Family

I live in Houston, Texas with my daughter, Harper, two cats and one dog. To get away, I love going up to the lake to visit my grandmother.

Education

Rice University, class of '04.

+ B.A. in English

+ 4 years studying Astrophysics

My hobbies

I enjoy sports, traveling, being outside, and trying new restaurants. I've also been a foster parent for a local animal shelter for 13 years.

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Mission and Values

Mission

Develop and mold the perfect blend of talent and altruism to facilitate driven Technical Writers achieving more - more appreciation, more money, and more time so they can exceed both their career and life goals.

Technical Writers provide a wide array of highly valuable services to the teams they support. We are jacks of many trades and skills! My intention is to leverage my knowledge, experience, and connections to create a fast, seamless transition for Technical Writers into the higher-paying oil & gas industry by equipping them with industry-specific skills, competencies, mindset, and expectations so that they are set up for success from job hunt and interview through their first year in their new role and beyond.

Values

Attention to detail: Inspire devotion to quality and excellence.
Innovative problem-solving: Approach challenges creatively to find effective and efficient solutions.
Accessibility: Recognize the value in being visible and approachable.
Solution-oriented mindset: Champion innovative solutions that drive efficiency.
Curious engagement: Ask insightful questions to better understand clients and their pain points.
Next-level support: Learn clients' core business to provide tailored support that exceeds expectations.
Proactive initiative: Anticipate needs and stay one step ahead.
Digital fluency: Lead the way in adopting digital innovation; leverage technology to automate manual tasks.

Accountability: Be accountable for client's success; be accountable for any failures - "Fail fast." "Fail forward."
Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions to build trusted relationships.
Personable approach: Be warm, relatable, and empathetic.
Professional feedback: Give and receive feedback with grace as a means to grow and improve.
Agility and adaptability: Be flexible with changing circumstances and client priorities.
Diversity: Champion inclusivity and the innovative solutions, enhanced decision-making, and improved performance enabled through fresh perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Collaborative spirit: Foster teamwork.
Knowledge sharing: Be a mentor. Share insights and expertise to drive collective growth.

Testimonials

Bonnie approaches problems and requests for support with a very positive attitude. At Chevron, Bonnie consistently listens and then offers possible alternatives. When Bonnie's recommendations are implemented, they add value by improving clarity and communication effectiveness.

B. B., Chevron

Bonnie was a great technical writer and a professional when I needed help with various requests. She was very positive and always exceeded my expectations. She was great at forecasting my needs before I would ask and delivered a pristine product every time. If the corporation were to ever bring back Technical Writers, I would hunt down Bonnie and her team.